ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Apple iPhone 13 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2021 3:44 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:45 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2438
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	23 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+5.73"6% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP45% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2438 mAh
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (114GB available)	vs	+512GB (490GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+141 grams (4.94 ounces)21% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels15% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+477 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP24% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
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Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481)
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Apple
Release date	10/1/2017	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.73" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	477 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	iOS 15
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Apple GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 772513 (v9) Geekbench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	512GB (490GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Europe version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 Europe version: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,20) China version: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,20) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2628, A2629, A2630 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2626, A2481 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Sub6/mmWave A2626, A2628: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2629, A2630: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2481: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	2438 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Aurora Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal frame • Back glass panel • nubia UI 5.1 • Fast battery charging (26W): 50% in 25min • Quick Charge 4.0 • DTS-HD audio • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • VoLTE	• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)